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Ireland visa for Mauritian citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Mauritian citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Mauritius on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Port Louis are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2,465 km from Port Louis), Lilongwe, Malawi (2,609 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (2,622 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritius is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Mauritius

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Mauritius to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Mauritian citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Mauritian citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Mauritian citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritius. Mauritian citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Mauritius from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Irish citizens travelling to Mauritius

Irish citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Mauritius?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Mauritius. The nearest Irish embassy is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2,465 km from Port Louis.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Irish citizens can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Mauritian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Mauritian citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.